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  1. greghagger
    Find out the pro secrets that can really refine and improve your bass playing. This is the first video in my ‘Greg Talks Series’ where I share my tips, techniques and ideas that I have learnt over 20 years, playing bass in the music industry. The full video can be viewed by following the link below. https://youtu.be/w0x8ldVILjY
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    How do you make a trombone sound like a French Horn? Stick your hand in the bell and play out of tune! I’ll get my coat......
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    Love your summary of the different instruments here. Especially like your description of the French Horn 😂 Coming from a background of piano and trumpet, I tend to agree with you. Most reading bassist I know, learnt to read on a previous instrument. I wonder if this is representative of the wider bass community?
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    I absolutely agree that by far the best way is to learn to read from the start. That’s how I teach my pupils. But I am finding out that there are swaths of players who are competent on their instrument, but can’t read. I don’t see many resources to help with this, and I think it’s important that the help should be out there.
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    There are shortcuts by learning frequently used rhythms, and dividing it all mathematically initially. I will definitely make a video course!
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    If you used to read treble clef, then it’s pretty quick to convert that over to bass clef. I personally think rhythm is easier to learn than pitch, but it’s helpful to have a system to help with this. Personally I think the ‘American’ system of using quarter notes, eighths note, etc. is easier to understand than the more tradition system of crotchets and quavers.
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    Yes I agree with you, that it’s more difficult to learn to read once you reach a certain level of playing. While teaching, I have experienced frustration from players like this. It’s obviously much better to learn to read as you go along, but still useful to learn later on. On your second point, I agree that it’s not essential to read music, but it is a very beneficial skill to have.
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    This is a story that I am hearing more and more. Good experienced bass players who want to read music. I definitely think it would be beneficial then, to aim the course at players who can already play, rather than beginners.
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    I am considering making a video course to help bass players to read music. So I am genuinely interested in how many players want to start reading. When I prepare my weekly videos, I always provide a PDF with both the written part and Tab. I understand that some players have no interest in reading music, and therefore the Tab is useful to them. But personally, I believe that reading music can enhance your musicianship, especially alongside developing a good ear. Recently a few players have been getting in touch, expressing that they wished they had learnt to read from the beginning, and that they found that many teachers don’t offer this. Some even actively discourage learning to read. So what do you think? Anyone who wished they had started reading music earlier? Anyone who is not interested in reading, in the slightest? I have attached a short video lesson, that will give those of you interested in starting to read, a little kickstarter.
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    If you like Chorus, then check out my review of the Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus Pedal. Chorus is so useful for getting classics bass sounds, like those 80’s slap or fretless tones. It can also be valuable for helping get a wide spacey sound. I really rate this Boss pedal, but I’m also interested in what Chorus pedals you have got, and how they compare. The full lesson is on the link below: https://youtu.be/nuV526Y5QMc
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    Good idea. I’ll get transcribing!
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    That’s another cracking track, cheers! You guys are really adding to my Ska ‘vocabulary’!
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    Thanks for this recommendation. What an inventive bass line. I like the sort of disco octave in it!
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    Great bassline thanks.
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    You’ll have to tell your sax player to sort it out! I love a bit of Madness. Your band sounds interesting.
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    Yep that bass line is a great workout!! Glad you like the lesson. I’ll check the tune out.
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    No worries, this lesson is proving really popular. I had no idea so many love Ska. The bass lines are awesome!
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    I have been delving into Ska lately, especially the earlier classic Ska/reggae crossover style. I have found inventive bass lines, often using walking lines or arpeggio patterns. Some are pretty fast and tricky to play. I have prepared this lesson of Five Classic Ska Bass Lines. These are some of my favourites and you are sure to have fun playing them. Follow the link below for the full video lesson. Enjoy, and I’d love your feedback on the lesson, or suggestions of other Ska tunes to teach. https://youtu.be/KmdrGmk0FjU
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    Learn the bass line from Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits. Follow the link below for the full lesson. You can download the complete transcription, with Tab, by clicking the link in the video description. Please spread the word by liking and sharing this post. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/4v9WatS1HPY
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    I agree with your original point and think that we more experienced players can complicate things if we aren’t careful! As I said previously, lots of subtleties are just not an issue for beginners.
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    Lovely colour too!
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    You are the second person who owns 27 Spectors, the magic number?! Thanks, really interesting reply of yours, and from someone who obviously knows their Spectors. Good point about whether or not the Bartolini’s are an upgrade or not. They definitely gave me a much more likeable sound, so I consider upgrade to be the perfect word here! I agree about not having a lot of punch. That bass has always been lacking in mids. Although the video samples don’t have that new string ‘zing’ (they are not yet dead, but have been played a bit), I hear a fair amount of bass, and also some top in the sound too. I actually prefer to not have too much crispness to my sound, but obviously that’s just a personal preference. I did actually mention about the preamp in there (from 1:43). It’s made by a guy called Michalik, who builds preamps for Spector. This is one of his own preamp models, but I’m guessing it’s fairly similar to the TonePump preamps. I can imagine your new PJ bass, with Darkglass pickups sounds very different from mine. Appreciate your feedback, and as we all know, sound is very subjective, so what sounds great to someone might not sound great to another. I much prefer my Spector with Barts in it though.
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    This is more unusual, but looks awesome!
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    I spent a few hours trying most basses in the Sire range and was very impressed with what they were offering for the price range. But something has to give for that price, and in my opinion, the components are a bit cheaper and not as good quality as in the Laklands, or Spectors, for example. The Sire basses are definitely a good choice for that price range though.
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    That’s a fair amount of basses. Got to say that I love my Joe Osborn Lakland J. I have replaced the electronics with Bartolini pickups and a John East PreAmp, which is an excellent combo. The neck feels awesome, which is the real sell for me.
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